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Drew Estate announces the shipping of the Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro as well as the repackaged Herrera Esteli Habano and Norteno to retailers nationwide today. The new look for Herrera Esteli and the Brazilian Maduro were introduced at the IPCPR 2018 trade show held in Las Vegas. …

November 29, 2018--As the first big tradeshow of the new year, TPE 2019 brings together the entire tobacco industry for three days of networking, learning, exhibiting, and buying. It’s a show aimed at building relationships and partnerships, and honoring every facet of our ever-evolving, always-growing industry. We’re expecting hundreds of brands, thousands of products, and a whole lot of buyers ready to buy. Whether you’re an exhibitor, retailer, or a media partner, we’re…

November 27, 2018--Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that it would begin shipping a limited Pre-Release of Casa Favilli to retailers in the US and Switzerland.

“Casa Favilli is very special to me,” said Claudio Sgroi, President and Master Blender of Mombacho Cigars. “This cigar is the first ever Nicaraguan Broadleaf in the industry. I am proud to say we have done something truly unique.”…

October 25, 2018--Drew Estate announces today that it is shipping the annual release of the Pappy Van Winkle Tradition to Drew Diplomat Retailers nationwide.

Drew Estate is honored to represent the Van Winkle Family with an ultra-premium cigar that reinforces the legacy of America’s true living icons, Julian Van Winkle. The Pappy Van Winkle Tradition features an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, Indonesian Binder and aged fillers from…

October 16, 2018 – Ventura Cigars is pleased to announce that the Archetype Mini-series is now shipping to tobacconists all over the United States. This 3-cigar collection- Crystals, Curses, and Cloaks- was released with fanfare in July 2018 at IPCPR, and instantly caught the eyes of the industry for its unique blends and backstory. And it’s now available for consumers on their own quest for standout cigars.…

The Liga Privada Unico Pork Beli features a rich Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf wrapper, a spicy Brazilian Mata Fina binder and all Nicaraguan filler. Connoisseurs of Liga Privada will appreciate the depth of flavor and aroma, illustrated in this yearly offering. Master Blender Willy Herrera chose to use the same…

September 13, 2018--In the open letter found below, Nomad Cigar Company founder and owner Fred Rewey announced this morning that Nomad Cigar Company has been sold to Ezra Zion(who also owns Cigar Federation).

"When I started Nomad in 2012, I had no idea where it would go. I was just another cigar enthusiast with an eagerness to learn more about the process in a hands-on fashion.

September 12, 2018--Providencia Cigars is pleased to announce the release of The Hostage, the company’s latest limited production launch. The Hostage is the 4th production blend for the young Texas cigar company and it promises to be as bold as the story behind the name.

Drew Estate, The Rebirth of Cigars, a global manufacturer and distributor of premium cigars announced today that Sam Morales, Director of Marketing, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests. Morales will be actively working to transition his work and responsibilities at the company over the next several weeks. The Executive Team of Drew Estate has begun its search for a new head of Marketing.

Camacho, the world’s leading brand of bold cigars, challenges you to stand with your Barrel-Aged Brothers and

fight for your spirit. This is Bourbon vs. Rum, Camacho style. From the Great Smoky Mountains of Kentucky to the sweet volcanic soil of Nicaragua, we’re bringing you bold barrel-aged blends that’ll kick you right in the taste buds.

Having first pioneered and perfected the art of aging Original Corojo…

August 20, 2018--The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco has announced today that the 2019 Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival has been canceled. While they did not state a specific reason for the cancellation, it is likely due to the continued unrest, which started in April of 2018.…

August 20, 2018--Omar de Frias is proud to announce the Fratello Oro Churchill as an exclusive cigar to Leesburg Cigar and Pipe. Located in Northern Virginia, Leesburg Cigar is celebrating 30 years in the premium cigar industry with this exclusive.

Featured in a 6 ¼ x 47, the initial run of the Oro Churchill will be 150 Boxes of 20 cigars with an MSRP of $8.75 per cigar.

July 30, 2018 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce its Fifth Anniversary release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra.

This release commemorates the Fifth Anniversary of both the company and its first limited release, Morphine. To celebrate the Anniversary the Lancero features a barber pole with Ecuador Maduro and San Andres Wrappers. The Short Robusto comes in Box Press and the original release Corona vitola…

July 25, 2018--Mombacho Cigars S.A. has broadened its international reach by adding distributers in four new countries. Germany, Japan, Mexico and Norway are now among the 16 countries where Mombacho Cigars are sold.

“Awareness of our brand is not only growing in the US, but internationally as well,” said Robert Rasmussen, Brand Manager of Mombacho Cigars. “Our cigars can now be found in 16 countries worldwide and we are working diligently to…